Bordeaux has always been at the centre of attention in the wine world with some of the greatest wines and the most historic chateaux. It still accounts for over 90 per cent of the global prime wine, broking and auction business. Key features of the book are: * A spotlight on each of Bordeaux's sub-regions, with clear maps and lively background text covering history, geography, climate, soils and grape varieties * Six stunning panoramic maps giving a bird's-eye view of Bordeaux's top wine regions * Over 150 in-depth profiles of Bordeaux's most important chateaux, along with labels and tasting notes * Hundreds of chateaux and their individual wines personally recommended by Oz in at-a-glance lists covering both classic and new classic wines * In-depth profiles of major grape varieties, classic wine styles and top appellations * Up-to-date vintage information and advice on when to drink the wines * An A-Z of chateaux and their wines, including second wines and brands.
- ISBN10 0151013004
- ISBN13 9780151013005
- Publish Date 1 May 2007 (first published 26 October 2006)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 19 July 2021
- Imprint Houghton Mifflin
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 239
- Language English